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Indian Kudzu (Vidarikand / Bidarikanda)
Pueraria tuberosa
ଭୂଇଁକଖାରୁ (Bhuikakharu)विदारीकंद (Vidarikand) / बिलाइकंदVidarikanda
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Origin
- Indian subcontinent
- Plant Type
- Climber
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Massive woody climber with enormous subterranean tuberous storage roots; trifoliate large leaves with silky hairy undersides, and dense erect racemes of blue-purple flowers.
Traditional Uses
General emaciation, spermatorrhea, lactation deficit, and dry cough
Parts Used
Tuberous roots
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Madhura, Tikta
- Guna: Guru, Snigdha
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Madhura
Health Benefits
- Rejuvenating tonic, increases muscle mass, treats dry cough, and boosts lactation
Precautions
Safe nutritive tonic; monitor in diabetic patients due to high natural sugar content
Interesting Facts
Produces gigantic underground tubers that can weigh up to 30-50 kg in mature wild plants